Question

Select the option that correctly identifies A and B in the given figure.

• A. (A) - Sporophyte, (B) - Gametophyte
• B. (A) - Gametophyte, (B) - Sporophyte
• C. (A) - Male shoot, (B) - Female shoot
• D. (A) - Female shoot, (B) - Male shoot

Answer 1

The correct option is A (A) - Sporophyte, (B) - Gametophyte

The main plant body of a bryophyte is haploid. It produces gametes, hence known as gametophyte. The sex organs are multicellular. Male sex organ is antheridium and female sex organ is archegonia. Fusion of gametes results in the formation of zygotes which do not undergo reduction immediately. They further produce a multicellular body called as sporophyte.

So,the correct answer is " (A) - Sporophyte, (B) - Gametophyte ".